corrosion

[ kuh-roh-zhuhn ]

/ kəˈroʊ ʒən /

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noun

the act or process of corroding; condition of being corroded.

a product of corroding, as rust.

Origin of corrosion

1350–1400; Middle English (<Middle French ) <Late Latin corrōsiōn- (stem of corrōsiō) a gnawing away, equivalent to Latin corrōs(us), past participle of corrōdere to corrode + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM corrosion

cor·ro·sion·al, adjective

Words nearby corrosion

corroborate, corroboration, corroboree, corrode, corrody, corrosion, corrosive, corrosive sublimate, corrugate, corrugated iron, corrugated paper

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Example sentences from the Web for corrosion

Both the ball and its race are made from heat-treated stainless steel for corrosion resistance, while a PTFE fabric liner between the two helps prevent noise.
Inside My Custom Toyota Land Cruiser Build|Wes Siler|October 15, 2020|Outside Online
The lid is designed to securely fit the pot, plus the whole tool is phenomenally easy to clean and resistant to corrosion, meaning it will last you for ages.
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(LOC 3507-3510) The most dangerous consequence of sexual attraction, however, is the corrosion of unit cohesion.
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He leaves that to the corrosion of time and the development of his pet dialectic.
Landmarks of Scientific Socialism|Friedrich Engels

The boiler was not very firmly stayed, and it is supposed that it was weakened by corrosion round the fire doors.
Records of Steam Boiler Explosions|Edward Bindon Marten
Corrosion has been the direct cause of many of the explosions.
Records of Steam Boiler Explosions|Edward Bindon Marten
The iron slab is protected from the corrosion of the acid vapours by a layer of coal ashes.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
They remain continually at the proper temperature and are free from corrosion.
The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses|John F. Woodhull

British Dictionary definitions for corrosion

corrosion

/ (kəˈrəʊʒən) /

noun

a process in which a solid, esp a metal, is eaten away and changed by a chemical action, as in the oxidation of iron in the presence of water by an electrolytic process

slow deterioration by being eaten or worn away

the condition produced by or the product of corrosion

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for corrosion

corrosion

[ kə-rō′zhən ]

The breaking down or destruction of a material, especially a metal, through chemical reactions. The most common form of corrosion is rusting, which occurs when iron combines with oxygen and water.

单词	corrosion
释义	corrosion [ kuh-roh-zhuhn ] / kəˈroʊ ʒən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR corrosion ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or process of corroding; condition of being corroded. a product of corroding, as rust. Origin of corrosion 1350–1400; Middle English (<Middle French ) <Late Latin corrōsiōn- (stem of corrōsiō) a gnawing away, equivalent to Latin corrōs(us), past participle of corrōdere to corrode + -iōn--ion OTHER WORDS FROM corrosion cor·ro·sion·al, adjective Words nearby corrosion corroborate, corroboration, corroboree, corrode, corrody, corrosion, corrosive, corrosive sublimate, corrugate, corrugated iron, corrugated paper Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for corrosion Both the ball and its race are made from heat-treated stainless steel for corrosion resistance, while a PTFE fabric liner between the two helps prevent noise. Inside My Custom Toyota Land Cruiser Build\|Wes Siler\|October 15, 2020\|Outside Online The lid is designed to securely fit the pot, plus the whole tool is phenomenally easy to clean and resistant to corrosion, meaning it will last you for ages. The best stockpots for your kitchen\|PopSci Commerce Team\|September 9, 2020\|Popular Science (LOC 3507-3510) The most dangerous consequence of sexual attraction, however, is the corrosion of unit cohesion. The Truth About Women in Combat\|David Frum\|March 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He leaves that to the corrosion of time and the development of his pet dialectic. Landmarks of Scientific Socialism\|Friedrich Engels The boiler was not very firmly stayed, and it is supposed that it was weakened by corrosion round the fire doors. Records of Steam Boiler Explosions\|Edward Bindon Marten Corrosion has been the direct cause of many of the explosions. Records of Steam Boiler Explosions\|Edward Bindon Marten The iron slab is protected from the corrosion of the acid vapours by a layer of coal ashes. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines\|Andrew Ure They remain continually at the proper temperature and are free from corrosion. The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses\|John F. Woodhull British Dictionary definitions for corrosion corrosion / (kəˈrəʊʒən) / noun a process in which a solid, esp a metal, is eaten away and changed by a chemical action, as in the oxidation of iron in the presence of water by an electrolytic process slow deterioration by being eaten or worn away the condition produced by or the product of corrosion Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to corrosion decomposition, erosion, deterioration, rust, decay, wear, degeneration, oxidation Scientific definitions for corrosion corrosion [ kə-rō′zhən ] The breaking down or destruction of a material, especially a metal, through chemical reactions. The most common form of corrosion is rusting, which occurs when iron combines with oxygen and water. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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corrosion

noun

Origin of corrosion

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Example sentences from the Web for corrosion

British Dictionary definitions for corrosion

noun

Words related to corrosion

Scientific definitions for corrosion